{"id":11238,"date":"2023-11-15T23:01:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=11238"},"modified":"2023-11-15T18:57:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T10:57:28","slug":"5-things-that-shouldnt-be-on-your-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/5-things-that-shouldnt-be-on-your-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Shouldn’t Post on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just came across a really eye-opening chart about how crimes were both committed and cracked using Facebook<\/a>. In one story, someone\u2019s house was burglarized by a person she had just added as a friend on Facebook the week before!<\/p>\n

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What we post on Facebook \u2013 our private information, photos, thoughts, and likes \u2013 can sometimes be turned against us. Even though Facebook can feel like a safe space to share our lives, we need to be careful about what we put out there for the world to see.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tEssential Facebook Etiquette: 10 Dos and Don\u2019ts<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of five things I believe you should think twice about before posting them on your Facebook page, starting with:<\/p>\n

1. Professional Contacts<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s talk about your friends\u2019 list. Just because you can have up to 5,000 friends doesn\u2019t mean you should try to reach that number. Here\u2019s an idea: maybe keep your bosses, managers, supervisors, or even colleagues off your list.<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re close to these work connections, mixing your professional and personal lives can be tricky.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Facebook Dilemma: How Many Friends Are Enough?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

For instance, if you have a tough day at work, you should feel free to share your thoughts without worrying about who might see it. Keep your work circle out of your Facebook space, so you have the freedom to express yourself without the fear of work-related consequences.<\/p>\n

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Speaking out about work frustrations can be a good way to relieve stress, especially when you can do so freely. Make sure you can vent without looking over your virtual shoulder by keeping these individuals off your Facebook friends\u2019 list.<\/p>\n

2. Excessive Personal Photos<\/h2>\n

We all love sharing snapshots of our lives. Whether it\u2019s a touching or funny moment, or just a selfie for a little ego boost. Galleries filled with pictures of our homes, children, workplaces, parties, purchases, vacations, pets, and family are our way of saying, \u201cLook at my fabulous life. What about you?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

However, oversharing can attract unwanted attention, especially if you\u2019re posting photos that show where you live, what your kids\u2019 school looks like, what you bought your spouse for their birthday, or your latest tech gadget. It\u2019s good to share your life with friends, but you don\u2019t want to give too much away to strangers.<\/p>\n

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Remember, you have the power to choose which photos you share. Use that control to protect your privacy on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Your Current Location Tags<\/h2>\n

Do you often find yourself tagging your location everywhere you go? It\u2019s time to kick that habit. Regularly pinpointing your location, even tagging your own home, is not a wise move.<\/p>\n

Long before social media, security experts advised against setting obvious patterns in your daily routine to prevent becoming a target for theft. This advice is even more crucial in the age of Facebook.<\/p>\n

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Moreover, avoid broadcasting when you\u2019ll be away (heading to Phuket next week!<\/em>) or when you\u2019re home alone (Just me tonight, partner\u2019s at a conference in Australia<\/em>). The only thing missing is a map to your hidden key and valuables \u2013 let\u2019s not make it any easier for would-be intruders.<\/p>\n

You might call it being overly cautious, but with a little research on someone\u2019s Facebook profile, it\u2019s possible to plan a small burglary. To be clear, that\u2019s not a challenge \u2013 it\u2019s a reality check.<\/p>\n

4. Heated Rants and Comments<\/h2>\n

Writing out of anger can lead to regrettable posts, and on Facebook, this happens more often than it should. Remember, what you post shapes people\u2019s perception of you, even if your page is private.<\/p>\n

Using harsh words and insults doesn\u2019t solve anything. You might think, this is my Facebook, I can say what I want<\/em>, but deep down you know it might come back to bite you. Your views and opinions may evolve, but your Facebook posts could linger on. Remember<\/em><\/strong>: What you post can haunt you forever.<\/p>\n

5. Your Birthday Details<\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one piece of personal information you should keep to yourself, it\u2019s your full birthdate.<\/p>\n

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I just came across a really eye-opening chart about how crimes were both committed and cracked using Facebook. In one story, someone\u2019s house was burglarized by a person she had just added as a friend on Facebook the week before! What we post on Facebook \u2013 our private information, photos, thoughts, and likes \u2013 can…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3409],"tags":[158],"topic":[4523],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Things You Shouldn't Post on Facebook - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I just came across a really eye-opening chart about how crimes were both committed and cracked using Facebook. 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